Tuesday, June 7, 2011

ESPN analyst and former NBA player Mark Jackson has agreed to coach the Golden State Warriors. His name has been mentioned for various openings throughout the last few years.

Here is what the Warriors front office said about Mark:

“He epitomized leadership as a player in this league for 17 seasons and we think that characteristic — and many other positive traits — will translate very well into his coaching duties with our young team,” owner Joe Lacob said in a statement. “He was a leader and a winner both on and off the floor in this league and we’re convinced that he is the right person to guide this team into the future and help us achieve the success that we are striving for as an organization.”